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Victoria Fear rejoined the Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian as news editor in September 2019, having worked in communications for the NHS. She previously joined the papers as a 19-year-old.

Pensioner, 81, facing six sex offence charges

25 July 2025
Pensioner, 81, facing six sex offence charges

Pensioner, 81, facing six sex offence charges

25 July 2025

An 81-year-old man has appeared in court on six charges relating to sexual offences.


Developers say retail park would bring jobs and more choice to area

25 July 2025
Developers say retail park would bring jobs and more choice to area

Developers say retail park would bring jobs and more choice to area

25 July 2025

Developers say they are in ‘advanced talks with a well-known supermarket chain’ after a planning application has been submitted.

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Dedicated gardeners welcome 150 people to admire their stunning grounds

25 July 2025
Dedicated gardeners welcome 150 people to admire their stunning grounds

Dedicated gardeners welcome 150 people to admire their stunning grounds

25 July 2025

Rain did not deter more than a hundred people from touring around an award winning garden over the weekend.


School pays tribute to fondly-remembered teacher

23 July 2025
School pays tribute to fondly-remembered teacher

School pays tribute to fondly-remembered teacher

23 July 2025

A school has paid tribute to a retired teacher who has passed away.


Further closed session discussion on leisure centre revamp

23 July 2025
Further closed session discussion on leisure centre revamp

Further closed session discussion on leisure centre revamp

23 July 2025

Councillors will be deciding key details on the major revamp of the Castle Sports Complex in a behind closed doors discussion tonight.

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Developers say new £14million retail park will not impact on roundabout

23 July 2025
Developers say new £14million retail park will not impact on roundabout

Developers say new £14million retail park will not impact on roundabout

23 July 2025

The developers of a new out-of-town business park say it will not cause too many traffic problems - despite being sited next to a busy roundabout.

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Pylon protesters hit out over ‘box needed to be ticked’ consultation as they vow to fight plan

23 July 2025
Pylon protesters hit out over ‘box needed to be ticked’ consultation as they vow to fight plan

Pylon protesters hit out over ‘box needed to be ticked’ consultation as they vow to fight plan

23 July 2025

Angry villagers say they will be forming a protest group to fight against plans to build pylons near their homes.

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Work to start on town regeneration plan

20 July 2025
Work to start on town regeneration plan

Work to start on town regeneration plan

20 July 2025

Work will soon start to develop a regeneration plan which council leaders hope will give an insight into how the area’s retail sector is faring.

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‘When someone does raise anti-social behaviour, they need to be heard’ says councillor

19 July 2025
‘When someone does raise anti-social behaviour, they need to be heard’ says councillor

‘When someone does raise anti-social behaviour, they need to be heard’ says councillor

19 July 2025

Social housing tenants need to be heard when they raise concerns about anti-social behaviour near their homes, a senior councillor has said.


Service to remember Matthew Flinders as village still attracts Australians every week

18 July 2025
Service to remember Matthew Flinders as village still attracts Australians every week

Service to remember Matthew Flinders as village still attracts Australians every week

18 July 2025

The return of a famous explorer to his home village was honoured during a commemorative service over the weekend.


Stunning garden to open this weekend

18 July 2025
Stunning garden to open this weekend

Stunning garden to open this weekend

18 July 2025

Visitors will be given a chance to have a look around a stunning garden over the weekend.


Four young people did a great job in tackling the real culture war in this powerful play

18 July 2025
Four young people did a great job in tackling the real culture war in this powerful play

Four young people did a great job in tackling the real culture war in this powerful play

18 July 2025

Four young people in the space of an hour have courageously tackled the real culture war - and our politicians should really take note.


Young talent shines in outstanding performance of Six

18 July 2025
Young talent shines in outstanding performance of Six

Young talent shines in outstanding performance of Six

18 July 2025

We have some incredible talent in South Holland - and this shone through during a fantastic production of Six.


Chain announces when a new coffee shop concession will open

17 July 2025
Chain announces when a new coffee shop concession will open

Chain announces when a new coffee shop concession will open

17 July 2025

A chain has announced when it is set to takeover a coffee shop at a town’s services.

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Investigation into cause of sinking road

17 July 2025
Investigation into cause of sinking road

Investigation into cause of sinking road

17 July 2025

Highways bosses say they will be investigating the cause of a sinking section of road.

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Residents evacuated from homes due to gas leak

17 July 2025
Residents evacuated from homes due to gas leak

Residents evacuated from homes due to gas leak

17 July 2025

A gas leak resulted in a number of village roads from being closed.


‘Reforming police forces into larger and fewer number won’t solve the underlying problem’

17 July 2025
‘Reforming police forces into larger and fewer number won’t solve the underlying problem’

‘Reforming police forces into larger and fewer number won’t solve the underlying problem’

17 July 2025

Cash-strapped Lincolnshire Police’s problems will not be solved by being absorbed into a ‘mega force’ says the county’s commissioner.


This restaurant lived up to its promise of a memorable evening

17 July 2025
This restaurant lived up to its promise of a memorable evening

This restaurant lived up to its promise of a memorable evening

17 July 2025

The promise of a memorable evening at this restaurant was fulfilled for news editor Victoria Fear.


Police investigate reports of a man approaching school girls

16 July 2025
Police investigate reports of a man approaching school girls

Police investigate reports of a man approaching school girls

16 July 2025

Police are investigating reports of a man approaching school girls.


Plans submitted for empty store

16 July 2025
Plans submitted for empty store

Plans submitted for empty store

16 July 2025

Plans have been submitted to alter an empty store.

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